text: Another meaning is that &quot;This is less than I expected, but nevertheless it is still acceptable&quot;:
  
  Устроился вчера на работу. Зарплата, конечно, небольшая, но жить можно. - I have found a job yesterday. The salary is not high, but it is acceptable.&quot;
  Купил с рук компьютер. Новые игрушки на нем подтормаживают, но жить можно. - I bought a second-hand computer. New games are running slowly, but it is okay for me.&quot;